The book entitled Intercultural Communication in English Language Teaching explores the close relationship among language, culture, and communication in the context of English Language Teaching (ELT) in a globalized world. It emphasizes that English teaching should not merely focus on linguistic competence, but also on developing students’ intercultural communicative competence so they can interact effectively in multicultural settings.
Through fourteen systematically organized chapters, the book discusses various theories and practices of intercultural communication, beginning with the fundamental concepts of culture and communication, Edward T. Hall’s cultural context theory, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, identity and ideology in language, and issues related to stereotypes, prejudice, and ethnocentrism. The book further examines Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC), English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), intercultural pragmatics, cross-cultural conflicts and miscommunication, as well as the role of digital technology in global communication.
In addition to providing strong theoretical foundations, the book offers practical strategies for integrating intercultural perspectives into the ELT curriculum. Each chapter includes learning objectives, case studies, student exercises, glossaries, and updated academic references to support students, educators, and researchers in understanding and applying intercultural communication concepts in language learning.
Overall, this book aims to develop educators and learners who are not only linguistically proficient but also culturally aware, empathetic, critically reflective, and prepared to become responsible global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
